NOVEL WEB Chapter 44: Junior Brother, It Has to Be You
Chapter 44: Junior Brother, It Has to Be You
Ye Shu looked at her flustered appearance and seemed to guess her intentions.
“I can tell! You weren’t just wandering around here! You’ve been waiting for a long time, haven’t you?”
“Ah! Junior Brother Ye, you… you actually figured it out!”
Bai Rourou immediately became shy, covering her face as if she had been exposed and felt utterly embarrassed.
She hadn’t expected Junior Brother Ye to see through her with just one glance. Now, how was she supposed to explain herself?
Should she tell the truth? That Senior Sister was worried about him getting into trouble during his mission and had been waiting here specifically for him?
Or should she make up another lie? Use one lie to cover up another?
“I know exactly what you’re thinking!”
Ye Shu walked confidently toward Bai Rourou, getting closer and closer until she could feel his breath on her face.
“I…”
Bai Rourou’s face turned red, and she bit her lip, standing there helplessly, her mind completely blank. She had no idea what to do.
Even if Ye Shu were to do something “mischievous” right now, she wouldn’t know how to react.
“Damn it! This man! Is he going to do something to me?”
She was on the verge of a breakdown.
Just as she was lost in her thoughts, Ye Shu revealed a mischievous smile.
“Senior Sister Bai, isn’t this what you were thinking about?”
Suddenly, he reached down, toward his pants…
And pulled out something long, thick, and sweet!
It was crystal clear, round, and looked absolutely delicious.
“Tanghulu!” (Candied fruit on a stick)
Bai Rourou’s face, which had been pale with shock, now showed a mix of surprise and a hint of disappointment.
“That’s right! Tanghulu!”
“And osmanthus cakes, roasted chestnuts!”
“All the snacks you wanted, I brought them back for you!”
Ye Shu pulled out a bunch of delicious snacks from the spatial pouch at his side and handed them all to Bai Rourou, looking very pleased with himself.
“All… all of these are for me?”
Bai Rourou, holding so many tasty treats, was at a loss for words. Her big eyes sparkled with joy, and she swallowed her saliva in anticipation.
“Of course! I promised you before!”
Ye Shu remembered what Bai Rourou had told him earlier.
She loved delicious food, so she was clearly a foodie, right?
The fact that he had such an “intimate” encounter with Master Luo Jiuyan tonight was largely thanks to her. Fulfilling her wish was just a small gesture in return.
“I didn’t expect… you to remember.” Bai Rourou’s eyes welled up with tears, deeply moved.
She was overwhelmed with emotion.
“I didn’t expect you to go on a mission with Master Luo Jiuyan and still remember to bring me gifts. Junior Brother, why are you so good to me?”
She had thought that Ye Shu, while on a mission with Master Luo Jiuyan, had still remembered his promise to her.
Amidst all the busyness, he hadn’t forgotten this small thing, which made her feel incredibly warm.
Bai Rourou couldn’t find a single fault with Ye Shu.
He was just too perfect!
“Senior Sister Bai, is it really necessary to be so emotional?”
However, Ye Shu was just confused.
He’d only gone to the Luoyang City Lantern Festival, right? Buying some snacks was just a small gesture. Was it really worth getting so emotional over?
But then he thought about it and realized it made sense.
Women couldn’t be understood through normal logic.
Sometimes, you could do something earth-shattering for them, and they would remain indifferent.
Other times, a small, unintentional gesture could move them to tears.
“Senior Sister Bai, you can go home and enjoy these slowly. I need to go back and get some sleep.”
After saying this, Ye Shu yawned.
The Lantern Festival had worn him out, and he needed to catch up on sleep.
“Okay, Junior Brother Ye.”
Bai Rourou nodded and prepared to leave.
Having received so many snacks, she felt incredibly satisfied and happy.
Before leaving, she couldn’t help but add, “Goodnight, Junior Brother.”
“Goodnight.”
Ye Shu frowned but still replied.
Then, he opened the door, closed it, and lay down on his bed, all in one smooth motion.
Meanwhile, far from the disciple quarters, in the Asura Hall’s bedroom, a stunning beauty lay on her large bed, touching her lips and reminiscing about the night’s events.
Thinking about it, she couldn’t help but laugh. “Asking me if I was happy? If I told the truth, wouldn’t I just be giving you a reason to laugh at me!”
The truth was, of course, that she had been happy.
That night, she tossed and turned, unable to sleep.
…
The next day.
Disciples’ Peak.
Early morning.
“Up and at ’em! Feels great!”
Ye Shu jumped out of bed, full of energy and ready to take on the world.
But when he opened the door, a red figure stood right in front of him, instantly deflating his enthusiasm.
“Big Senior Sister… good morning.”
He greeted her awkwardly.
What was going on? Why was she here?
The person in front of him was none other than his big senior sister, Nie Qing, the head disciple under Luo Jiuyan!
Remembering that they still had some unfinished business, he felt a headache coming on.
“The Lantern Festival is over.”
“Have you thought about that matter?”
Nie Qing spoke without blushing or skipping a beat, one hand on her chest, though it was trembling slightly. She wasn’t as calm as she appeared; deep down, she was nervous.
That matter!
Ye Shu remembered and couldn’t help but shudder.
It was about entering into a romantic relationship with Big Senior Sister Nie Qing!
Back then, he had put her off, saying they’d discuss it after the Lantern Festival.
He hadn’t expected her to remember so clearly.
In fact, she had shown up at his door the very next day, seemingly eager to get an answer.
“Big Senior Sister, how about giving me a couple more days to think about it?” Ye Shu swallowed hard, looking like he wasn’t ready.
What was this?!
Just last night, he had a close encounter with Master Luo Jiuyan, and now, the very next day, Big Senior Sister was here pressuring him. This kind of luck with women was terrifying!
“Not ready?”
Nie Qing was clearly dissatisfied with this answer. She pointed at him with her delicate finger. “What have you been doing all this time?”
Going on a date with Master Luo!
Ye Shu really wanted to say that and slap her in the face with the truth.
But if he said that, it wouldn’t be her face that got slapped—it would be his own, by Luo Jiuyan.
He couldn’t say it.
Ye Shu hesitated, then laughed awkwardly. “Big Senior Sister, this matter concerns my life. Of course, I need to think it through carefully. I can’t be careless.”
If he agreed to Big Senior Sister Nie Qing’s proposal, wouldn’t that violate the sect’s rules again?
Why “again”? Wasn’t it the same situation with Master Luo Jiuyan?
“Big Senior Sister understands that it’s not easy for you.”
Nie Qing sighed, shaking her head as if she understood his predicament.
Ye Shu’s eyes lit up, seeing a glimmer of hope. “Big Senior Sister, I knew you’d understand my difficulties!”
“But!”
“What ‘but’?”
“But you’re the only one who knows my secret!”
Nie Qing suddenly narrowed her eyes, a fiery determination burning within her, as if guarding something precious. “Senior Sister can’t let anyone else know!”
“So, it has to be you!”
“Junior Brother Ye, if you don’t go to hell, who will?”